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Early Medieval

Ludeca of Mercia Killed by East Angles 827

827
Norfolk, England
Also known as: East Anglian defeat of Ludeca · Second Mercian defeat in East Anglia
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Norfolk, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Mercia (Ludeca)
Forces
East Anglian forces
VS
Victor
East Anglia
Forces
Mercian army
Outcome
Ludeca and five of his ealdormen killed; Mercian authority in East Anglia definitively broken
The Battle

History & Significance

Beornwulf successor Ludeca marched into East Anglia to avenge his predecessor and was also killed there along with five ealdormen. The loss of two kings and major nobles in two years fatally weakened Mercia. Wiglaf who succeeded Ludeca was soon expelled by Ecgberht of Wessex, confirming West Saxon supremacy.

Casualties & Losses

Ludeca and five ealdormen killed

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Ludeca of Mercia Killed by East Angles 827

Site of town ditch: Icknield Way allotments
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Site of Saxon town including site of St John's churchyard on playing fields
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Site of Saxon town: primary school grounds, Hilary Road
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Bank and ditch NE of London Road
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Priory of the Canons of the Holy Sepulchre and part of Saxon town
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
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